Deputy Manager - Adult Social Care (CLS Team 2)

We are seeking a committed individual to join us as a Deputy Manager in the Community Led Support Team 2 (CLS2) within Adult Social Care Services. CLS Team 2 is an integrated team of social care practitioners, covering the Aveley, South Ockendon and Purfleet areas of Thurrock.
This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the CLS 2 Integrated Team within the Adults and Health Directorate of the Council.
As Deputy Manager your main job purpose is:
- To safeguard vulnerable adults.
- To provide high quality, research-based casework service to all Adult Social Care service users and hold cases that consist mainly of the most complex situations.
- To offer consultation, support, specialist advice and joint working to colleagues within the team, Adult Social Care and with Health partners.
- To line manage and supervise staff in support of the Operational Lead in the smooth running of operations within the team.
- To promote independent living where safe to do so.
- To comply with and promote legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.
Are you an experienced and registered Senior Social Worker looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a practitioner who is experienced, confident, creative, and empowered to promote change and positive outcomes for adults and who will be committed to our journey of continuing improvement.
If you are passionate about the outcomes for adults, committed to direct work and want to make a difference in the lives of adults, we want to hear from you!
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Enhanced Level with Adults Barred List is required for this post.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Christina Hendry, CLS Team Manager, on